Lead Testing

LEAD
Lead is a naturally occurring element in the earth’s crust. Lead can be found everywhere in our environment from our water, air, and soil to our homes and workplaces. Some of the products it can be found in are paints, ceramics, gasoline, cosmetics, jewelry, pipes and plumbing, solder, ammunition, and batteries. If your house was constructed prior to 1978, then it is likely that lead-based paints were used. Mines and smelters are also a source of lead contamination. Lead can be released into the air and then settle on soils, which can then be transferred into ground water sources.
Each type of lead contamination (drinking water, soil, types of materials, paints) has a specific amount that is considered a safe level. Anything above that level is considered the level at which action must happen to remove exposure to this hazardous material .
The EPA regulates lead exposure, removal procedures, and laboratory standards. Please see this link for information regarding lead. http://www2.epa.gov/lead